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Mitch McConnell Wins Seventh Term In The U.S. Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell anticipates there will be a peaceful transition of power if former Vice President Joe Biden beats President Donald Trump , The Hill reports . I'd like to see it done a little more skillfully than simply providing borrowed money for everyone regardless of their need. According to election results from the Associated Press, McConnell defeated Democrat ... [Full Article...]
Covid-mink link back in spotlight
What are the mink strains and why do they matter? That virus was detected on five different mink farms in Denmark's north and in the samples of 12 people, only four of whom were directly connected with a farm, authorities said . The prevalence of coronavirus among mink raises concerns for how the virus can jump between species and mutate along the way, possibly creating new strains to infect... [Full Article...]
Ontario government may keep just Brampton in modified version of Stage 2
The Ontario Government has already said Ottawa, Peel Region, York Region and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will be placed in the restrict level starting Saturday. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the source because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the deliberations. Brampton now has a test positivity rate of 11 per cent, and its weekly rate of new cases is 170 per 100,000 ... [Full Article...]
WHO, UNICEF warns of major measles, polio epidemics
Because of the generous financial support from Gavi , the Vaccine Alliance, and previous access to funding for outbreak response, preventive catch-up vaccinations for children who were missed due to COVID-19 disruptions in Gavi-eligible countries are underway. [Full Article...]
'Today' weatherman Al Roker has prostate cancer
Because I'm going to be okay", he said, adding: "If that's what it takes to get 2020 out, then let's just get it out of the way. Roker has been a fixture on " Today " since 1996. Apparently, the cancer appears to be found in one specific area. "Fortunately, his cancer appears somewhat limited or confined to the prostate, but because it's more aggressive, we wanted to treat it, and after dis... [Full Article...]
Over 70 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Marshall County
There were also a reported 62 deaths from COVID-19. As of Thursday, 69% of all COVID-19 cases in the county were classified as in recovery, according to the health department. Henry also announced outbreaks at two more care homes, including a second one at Tabor Home in Abbotsford. Deaths at the three facilities as of October 23 totaled nine at Symphony at The Tillers of Oswego, two at Hills... [Full Article...]
Jefferson School in Ottawa announces 3 more COVID-19 cases
Those cases were among 154 students and 98 staff members spread out across districts, approved special education schools and education collaboratives, according to data released November 5 from the state Department Elementary and Secondary Education. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 Numbers as of 3 pm November 5
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health says it's delayed in COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing because of the rapid spread of the virus. Another 126 cases are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Henry also announced outbreaks at two more care homes, including a second one at Tabor Home in Abbotsford. [Full Article...]